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Sustainable Long Island Names New Director

Amy Engel will lead the nonprofit.

Sustainable Long Island has appointed of Amy Engel as its new executive director after

“Amy has the combination of skills, experience, and dedication to lead Sustainable Long Island in advancing economic development, environmental health, and social equity across the region” said Ruth Negron-Gaines, Sustainable Long Island board president. 

Engel most recently worked at the Suffolk County Executive Office as a senior management analyst for the Executive Budget Office and as the county executive assistant to the chief deputy county executive.

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She is now responsible for managing Sustainable Long Island’s staff and day-to-day operations, including programs, finance, public relations and fundraising.

“I’m excited and eager to begin what I believe will be a long and fulfilling journey advancing sustainable development across Long Island," Engel said.

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